Commercial Buyer

About the role

The Commercial Buyer is responsible for competitive sourcing, commercial evaluation, supplier negotiation, purchase order placement, and ongoing commercial management of assigned goods and services. This role collaborates closely with Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, Logistics, and suppliers to secure optimal total cost, terms, quality, and delivery performance while supporting project budgets, margins, schedules, and risk objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead competitive sourcing activities for assigned goods and services to ensure best value, quality, and delivery performance.
• Conduct thorough commercial evaluations and bid analyses to support sourcing decisions and project objectives.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and conditions with suppliers to achieve cost, schedule, and risk targets.
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders in alignment with project requirements, budgets, and timelines.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality, and adherence to contractual terms.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and total cost of ownership improvements across assigned categories.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Project Management to understand technical and project requirements and translate them into effective purchasing strategies.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, and Logistics teams to ensure seamless material flow and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Apply working knowledge of Incoterms, domestic and international logistics, and standard purchasing terms and conditions to mitigate commercial risk.
• Use ERP or MRP purchasing systems and procurement reporting tools to track orders, inventory status, and supplier performance.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, documentation, and reports to support transparency and audit readiness.
• Support project budgets and margin targets by managing commercial risks and identifying savings opportunities.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed to visit suppliers, attend meetings, and support sourcing activities.

Requirements

• Six to ten years of progressive purchasing, procurement, or strategic sourcing experience.
• Experience with project-based buying in an engineering, manufacturing, construction, or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading competitive sourcing events and commercial bid analysis.
• Proven supplier negotiation skills, including pricing and commercial terms.
• Hands-on experience with purchase order creation, placement, and lifecycle management.
• Track record of cost reduction and total cost improvement initiatives.
• Experience in supplier performance management, including delivery and quality performance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including strong skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with ERP or MRP purchasing systems and procurement reporting tools.
• Working knowledge of Incoterms and domestic and international logistics.
• Understanding of total cost analysis, standard purchasing terms and conditions, and commercial risk management.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience with SAP or similar enterprise purchasing systems (SAP preferred).
• Experience in inventory-related purchasing and coordination.
• Background in vendor management, including relationship development and issue resolution.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, and Logistics.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills to support data-driven purchasing decisions.

Work environment & schedule

This role follows a hybrid work arrangement with four days in the office and one day working remotely each week. The position operates within a professional office environment and collaborates closely with cross-functional teams. Work is primarily performed using Microsoft Office, ERP or MRP purchasing systems, procurement reporting tools, and SAP (preferred) to manage sourcing activities, purchase orders, and supplier performance. Occasional domestic and international travel is required to engage with suppliers and support sourcing and project needs. Note: the posting also describes this as a fully onsite position in Sugar Land, TX.

Pay and benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $43.27/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job type & location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sugar Land, TX.

Application deadline: Oct 30, 2026.